Drugged Driving Increases as Drunken Driving Declines
A report released by the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) states that although drunk driving is deceasing across the U.S., drugged driving is actually on the increase. This may be in response to more permissive marijuana laws that have made medical...
Intentional Torts: Harm That Was No Accident
Most personal injury cases are based upon the theory of negligence: the failure to exercise the care that a reasonably prudent person would exercise in similar circumstances. In other words, a person can be held liable for damages caused by careless behavior. But what...
Expert Testimony: Not Required, But Often Vital
When a plaintiff brings a personal injury lawsuit, he must be prepared to prove damages within a reasonable degree of certainty. In many cases, expert witnesses are called on to establish this type of proof. Expert witnesses are individuals who have scientific,...
Are Personal Injury Awards Considered Taxable Income?
With Christmas less than a month away, you've been told your personal injury case has just been settled. Initially, you're ecstatic at the prospect of a bountiful holiday, but then your practical side kicks in. Will you have to pay income tax on your recovery? If you...
Emotional Distress Difficult, But Not Impossible, to Prove
Among all the injuries that car accident victims suffer -- including medical bills, lost wages, and property damage -- emotional distress might be one of the most difficult to prove. Unlike with a broken bone, there are no X-rays or a visible scan you can point to as...
Makers Will Take Responsibility for Autonomous Car Crashes
One of the concerns that critics have raised about driverless cars is who will be responsible for any accidents they might cause once they are on the market. Google, Mercedes-Benz, and Volvo recently have all said that they will take responsibility for accidents their...